Friends of the Dole Institute
Have you ever wanted to be part of a growing, dynamic center where politics and current events are explored in a civil, fresh and thought-provoking way? Where people from every walk of life are encouraged to engage in the democratic process? Where patriotism, sacrifice and duty are celebrated?
Now you have the rare opportunity to become a member of one of the nation’s leading bipartisan politics institutes. As a Friend of the Dole Institute, you will join in Senate Bob Dole’s vision of promote historical scholarship, encourage civil public debate, shape public policy and promote the genius of American democracy.
During Dole’s formidable career as a U.S. congressman, senator, senate Republican leader and presidential candidate, he was a leader in promoting bipartisan politics. He believed that strong convictions must co-exist with mutual respect, that what unites us as American patriots is greater than what divides us. Now the institute that bears his name continues his lifelong work to make America the best it can be. We hope you’ll pick up the torch and join us in this important mission as a Friend of the Dole Institute.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS & GIVING LEVELS
To join Friends of the Dole Institute through an easy and secure transaction, select your preferred membership by clicking the level or amount. You will be transferred to a secure giving site at KU Endowment, which administers Dole Institute funding.
Associate $50
- Advance notice of upcoming Institute events
- Subscription to the semi-annual Institute newsletter
Friend $100
- All the above plus:
- Invitation to the annual Friends of the Dole Institute Program Dinner event
- Name listed on the Roll of Donors on the Institute’s Web site
- All the above plus:
- DVD of an Institute program
- Invitations to selected Institute pre-event receptions
Russell Society $500
- All the above plus:
- Name included in the Dole Institute of Politics annual year-in-review
- Personalized engraved brick placed on the Institute walkway
Chairman’s Club $1,000
- All of above plus:
- Private tour of the archives and brunch
- Special reserved seating for the Institute’s signature events
Majority Leader’s Society $2,500
- All the above plus:
- Invitation to selected pre-event dinners with Institute speakers
Senator’s Inner Circle $5,000
- All the above plus:
- Invitation to special photograph opportunities with selected speakers
- Senator’s Inner Circle lapel pin
SPECIAL GIVING LEVELS:
Student $15
- Advanced notice of upcoming Institute events
- Subscription to the semi-annual Institute newsletter
- Invitation to year-end Student Friends Recognition Dinner
Veteran $15
- Advanced notice of upcoming Institute events
- Subscription to the semi-annual Institute newsletter
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Name listed on the Roll of Donors on the Institute’s Web site
Donating to the Dole Institute”
Our development director, Margaret Collins, will be happy to assist you in creating an endowed fund, setting up a planned gift, making another kind of gift or answering any questions you may have regarding donations.
Margaret Collins, (785) 832-7454 or 800-444-4201, or mcollins@kuendowment.org.
You may also make an easy and secure online donation to the Dole Institute of Politics Unrestricted giving fund here: https://www.kuendowment.org/GiveNow/give.aspx?FundUid=325.
Brick By Brick
Support the Dole Institute by purchasing a personalized brick that will be placed in the entrance walkway as you enter the Institute. Prior to the Institute's 2003 Dedication, many bricks were initially donated in memory of World War II veterans. Now bricks are being ordered to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, friendships and more. Our walkway continues to grow.
Download the Brick By Brick order form.
